Wow, thank you for such useful information everyone, especially Chaz! I will definitely consider getting the Thomas and Friends starter set. I was surprised the price was so low, considering the price I paid for one engine (Henry) on Amazon.com.

- Kate

Hi,
We purchased the HO series train "Henry" for our nephew (just turned age 3), knowing he shouldn't "play" with the train. He is our godson so we wanted to start a collection he will appreciate in the future. We plan to purchase a train for him on each birthday and Christmas.

Being new to the world of model trains, I have no idea what else I need to purchase for him to make the train "functioning". He has 2 older brothers and a father who I'm sure would love to put together a track and get the train set moving, but I'm not sure which track to purchase!

So I guess my questions are:
1. Which track do I purchase for the HO series Thomas trains? (EZ track?)
2. How do the trains receive power once they are on the track? Through the track?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you,
Kate